November 2009 - Posts
"Christmas is for children. But it is for grownups too. Even if it is a headache, a chore, and nightmare, it is a period of necessary defrosting of chill and hide-bound hearts." - anonymous The ever-increasing number of markets and factory shops...
"The perfect treat must include a visit to the second-hand bookshop..." - Virginia Woolf Yes, the best things in life can't be bought with money, and yes, one's life should indeed be rich with experiences and beloved people. Yet there...
In defiance of the annual consumer feeding frenzy, I’m considering a one-toy-only gift policy for each child this Christmas, with requests to friends and relatives to participate in a reciprocal, group scheme: making a small contribution to an education...
I think women in particular are still socialised to believe that they’ll be saved by a prince – not necessarily a man on a white horse, but something that will magically appear to end any financial hassles – a lottery win, an insurance...